Electricity rates in Texas

Average price (Aug 2026)

15.91¢/kWh

Change vs Aug 2025

+3.3%+0.51¢/kWh

Rank (1 = most expensive)

30thof 51

vs U.S. average

−12.4%−2.25¢/kWh

Texas residential electricity price, last 12 months

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Aug 2026). Retrieved November 5, 2026. About our data

What common appliances cost to run in Texas

Worked examples at 15.91¢/kWh, the August 2026 average:

• Running a 1,500 W space heater 6 hours a day for 30 days uses 270 kWh and costs about $42.96.
• Running a 3,500 W central air conditioner 8 hours a day for 30 days uses 840 kWh and costs about $133.64.
• Running a refrigerator using 500 kWh per year uses 500 kWh and costs about $79.55 a year.

Try your own appliance in the appliance cost calculator.

Typical monthly use and bill

Texas residential customers used an average of 1,110 kWh a month in 2025 (EIA annual data). At 15.91¢/kWh, that works out to about $176.60 a month.

States with similar prices

• Georgia: 15.90¢/kWh
• Oregon: 15.92¢/kWh
• Missouri: 16.02¢/kWh

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Data last updated: November 5, 2026